My son scooped Baskin Robbins ice cream all summer; my daughter was a sales associate at Ann Taylor Loft. And I had a summer job, too . . . at Anthropologie!
I love working at home in my sweet little studio. However, I'm a people person and miss the interaction with customers like I had at my tea room. I applied for a summer position at Anthropologie and, to my surprise, got the job. So a couple of mornings a week from June through August, I was able to get my people fix and surround myself with all of the yummy merchandise at one of my favorite stores.
In this, my first summer job in thirty years, I had some fun and met lots of nice people. The employee discount was really nice, too!
Susan
congrats on the summer job.... isn't summer almost over though? what a fun place to work. i love going to anthro just for the inspiration. have fun!
sorry if this is tacky but can you share the discount... i used to work at a retail store (not anthro) and it was 30% .. can you tell me if it is better, same or lower than that?
Posted by: b. | August 30, 2009 at 01:46 PM
We have an Anthropologie right near us, and for me, that might be a dangerous job...I would probably spend more than I make. They will be opening an Urban Outfitters here in the fall, and I might just give that a try. I also miss the interaction with customers.
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | August 30, 2009 at 02:12 PM
Good for you, Susan. I've always wanted to work retail again-haven't since college-and my friends have all discouraged me. You go, girl.
Posted by: Christine | August 30, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Oh What fun! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | August 30, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Im the same Susan, I miss the people ,the company, and am looking for something a couple of days a week, just to be out there in the real world occasionally!
What a great shop to be working in, though i would probably spend any earnings i made!
Sue
Posted by: junkitjunction | August 31, 2009 at 08:23 AM